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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 15:03:27 GMT -5
*Philippe took a deep breath. Though he could not in fact see it he could picture the view of the house at night. A hand wiped away, not tears, though something very like it. He had lost his son, again. Still he had been a part of his life, abeit a small one.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 15:17:42 GMT -5
*Becca appeared in the doorway behind him, but said nothing. She only drank in the sight of him. Braced against the railing he looked so strong, so adamantine. She wondered, and wished, vaguely, that she had known him when he was younger. Before heartache, disappointment and corruption had half-withered him, somehow. Still, her heart swelled with love for him--more now, than ever.*
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 15:24:19 GMT -5
*Philippe swallowed as he heard her approach.*
"I could sense you even before I heard you."
*He commented, his back still turned to her.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 15:27:29 GMT -5
"Really?" *she asked, stepping closer and wrapping her arms about his waist, her forehead resting against his back.* "How?"
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 15:33:08 GMT -5
"Well, partially I think it is my heighten sense of hearing."
*He turned round and pulled her into and hug,*
"And partially that it is just. You."
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 15:36:46 GMT -5
*She smiled, at that.*
"I radiate a certain something, do I?"
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 16:00:30 GMT -5
"Something along those lines."
*He sighed.*
"I apologise for earlier, I did not know it would be so soon."
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 16:08:00 GMT -5
"You could not have prevented it. You did not have to include me, but you did--and for that, I'm grateful."
*She kissed him lightly.*
"I would have despaired if I woke to find him gone..."
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Post by Philippe on May 8, 2008 2:19:13 GMT -5
"I know, I feel he is as much my child as yours."
*And the only they would ever have.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 8, 2008 8:13:39 GMT -5
"But he IS your child, Philippe..."
*She paused.*
"I--"
*She said nothing.*
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Post by Philippe on May 8, 2008 13:09:45 GMT -5
"Have been as much a part of his life as I have."
*He finished for her.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 8, 2008 13:14:07 GMT -5
*She nodded dumbly. She had wanted to tell him, now, but how could she find the words? Would he think she was just trying to replace Jude? There was no way she could assure him that this pregnancy would work, no confidence she felt could be shared. Still, it didn't feel right to keep it from him.*
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Post by Philippe on May 8, 2008 13:17:03 GMT -5
*Philippe was silent. He did not feel inclined to make conversation, though he did not think it mattered.*
"Jude leaving, it makes everything seem more...real."
*He said softly.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 8, 2008 13:17:49 GMT -5
"Do not worry," *she whispered, rubbing his back lightly.*
"I'll not be alone."
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Post by Philippe on May 8, 2008 13:24:19 GMT -5
"Yes, you have your family. My aunt also will not abandon you. She seems fond of you, especially after the gallery."
*He commented, a slight smile on his face.*
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